by Gareth Williams | Nov 23, 2020 | Beginners Info, Donating Equipment, General Equipment
Updated April 2023 For anyone who wants to know where to donate medical equipment in California, I have put together a list of all the organizations, that I could find, to which you can donate. With each organization, I have listed their location, their contact...by Gareth Williams | Nov 19, 2020 | Bathroom Equipment, Beginners Info, General Equipment
Finding a shower commode chair is not really that difficult, but finding a retailer with a good range is a little more tricky. So I’ve done the work for you. And as some self-propelling shower commodes can be very expensive, I have included a whole network of...by Gareth Williams | Nov 17, 2020 | Bathroom Equipment, Beginners Info
I know that choosing which pieces of equipment to buy for your elderly loved ones can get a little overwhelming, and then on top of that, choosing where to buy it. But with low tech equipment like raised toilet seats, you can keep it simple and not look too far....by Gareth Williams | Nov 14, 2020 | Beginners Info, Personal Hygiene, Safety
My mom’s bedside commode is a pretty ugly looking thing, and it does rather telegraph what is going on. It isn’t hard to understand that some seniors don’t want everyone to see their commode and know what is going on with all the intimate details of...by Gareth Williams | Nov 13, 2020 | Bathroom Equipment, Beginners Info, General Equipment
So, you want to buy a raised toilet seat? Well, most of the large retailers have you covered, and I have narrowed that down somewhat further for you here. But you may want to hold off if you have Medicare Part B or C to find out if you qualify for coverage. And if you...by Gareth Williams | Nov 12, 2020 | Bedroom Equipment, Beginners Info, General Equipment, Personal Hygiene, Safety
As I do my research for all my articles, or looking for an item for my elderly mom, I am always amazed at the number of different names by which pieces of equipment are known. And it gets a little confusing, to say the least. So I am hoping to bring a little clarity...by Gareth Williams | Nov 11, 2020 | Bedroom Equipment, Beginners Info, General Equipment, Personal Hygiene, Safety
If anyone is hesitant about getting a bedside commode for an elderly loved one, or for anyone who has problems with mobility, I would encourage them to go ahead get one. My mom, who is 91 years old, has had one for the last two years. It has been incredibly practical,...by Gareth Williams | Nov 9, 2020 | Bedroom Equipment, Beginners Info, Cleaning, General Equipment, Personal Hygiene, Safety
Cleaning bedside commodes isn’t the most enjoyable job there is, but it is important that it’s done properly. Unfortunately, that may not be all you have to do to keep unpleasant odors from taking over. Luckily, there are other measures you can take that...by Gareth Williams | Nov 9, 2020 | Bathroom Equipment, Bedroom Equipment, Beginners Info, General Equipment
Over the years, I have searched high and low for different pieces of equipment for my mom, and it isn’t easy to always find what you want. Even if I don’t buy a certain piece of equipment there, I will often go and have a look on the Walmart website to...by Gareth Williams | Nov 8, 2020 | Bedroom Equipment, Beginners Info, Cleaning, General Equipment, Safety
I can’t say I love cleaning my mom’s bedside commode, but it is a job which needs to be done well, and properly. There are some ways of doing it which can make it easier, but you still have to stick to a few simple rules to make that you aren’t...We and use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your experience on our website. We may store and/or access information on a device and process personal data, such as your IP address and browsing data, for personalised advertising and content, advertising and content measurement, audience research and services development. Additionally, we may utilize precise geolocation data and identification through device scanning.
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